Embrace a slower pace on a private boat tour of the Mekong Delta and meet local craftspeople in the villages that line the river's waterways.

Spend a night on a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay – one of Vietnam’s natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In your free time, maybe go kayaking between the karsts for a different perspective.

Hike through Sapa’s famous rice terraces and meet the Hmong people along the way. See the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge, where the Jinsha River roars at the bottom, surrounded by snowcapped mountains.

Visit the historic towns of Lijiang and Baisha. Once the key stops on the Tea Horse Road, here you'll try your hand at writing ancient Dongba characters with a Naxi family.

Ride a high-speed train to Shangri-La City. Explore the halls, murals and gardens of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, then learn how to make yak butter tea with a Tibetan family in their home.